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A4 OBM

2003 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,462 mi
Last recorded85,462 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OBM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 85,461 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,234 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 68,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,560 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s h/brake slightly stiff in operation at caliper

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,243 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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A4 OBM is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 OBM is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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